When trying to trim a monthly budget, most people don’t consider their fixed expenses. These recurring costs, which include mortgage payments, insurance premiums and subscription payments, are easy to budget and plan for since they generally remain constant throughout the year. While people tend to think there’s no way to lower fixed expenses, with a bit of effort and research, most of these costs can be reduced.
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Insurance Premiums and Car Accidents
Q: I’ve recently been involved in a car crash and I’m wondering what to expect as far as my insurance rates. How big of an increase can I expect to see in my monthly premiums?
Topics: Budgeting Insurance Auto Loan
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Beware the 2020 Census Scam
Every 10 years, the Census Bureau makes an effort to count every person living in the U.S. Though the process won’t start until mid-March 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is already warning of scammers exploiting the process to con you out of your sensitive information. That’s why it’s important to familiarize yourself with the census procedure; so you know what to expect and so you can easily spot a scam.
